A growing appetite for rare goods and niche collectables is prompting one of the capital’s most exclusive vaults to significantly increase its storage capacity. IBV International Vaults London, based on Park Lane, has announced plans to boost its offering of military-grade safe boxes by more than 60 per cent.
The company operates from Stanhope House, a Grade II listed mansion in Mayfair, and specialises in high-security storage for clients who prefer their valuables kept well beyond arm’s reach.
Its vaults are used for everything from heirloom jewellery and luxury watches to bullion, handbags and niche collectibles. IBV also houses IBV Gold, a division dedicated to trading and storing London Market Bullion Association certified gold.
The decision to expand follows a staggering 121 per cent year-on-year rise in demand from clients wanting to safeguard smaller luxury items. According to the company, interest has been driven by a combination of factors: an uptick in street thefts involving watches and handbags, and strong demand for bullion storage amid soaring gold prices, which peaked at $4,381 per ounce in October 2025.
Vaults are used for everything from heirloom jewellery and luxury watches to bullion, handbags and niche collectibles…
Collectors turn to military-grade storage
IBV Gold reports that more customers are choosing to store coins and bars as they appreciate in value.
To meet this growth, IBV says it will add more of its smallest A, B and C safe box units, the most sought-after sizes for jewellery, watches and compact collectables. It will also introduce a new HH+ category, measuring 925mm by 640mm by 490mm, designed to accommodate larger items such as suitcases, art pieces and oversized handbags.
Once installed, the company says these will be the largest private safe storage boxes available in London.
Every box is secured with biometric fingerprint and iris scanners, time-delay locking, ballistic glazing and 24/7 surveillance monitored by four separate security offices. Clients, who range from high-net-worth individuals to public-facing figures, receive complimentary insurance of up to £1 million, with the option to extend cover to £100 million.
While gold, art and watches remain staples, IBV notes an increase in less traditional items sheltered behind its reinforced doors, such as first-edition Pokémon cards and vintage comics.
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With the overall capacity set to rise to more than 900 boxes, the expansion reflects a broader trend: collectors are taking no chances with the valuables they prize most.
For more, visit IBV International Vaults London here.
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A growing appetite for rare goods and niche collectables is prompting one of the capital’s most exclusive vaults to significantly increase its storage capacity. IBV International Vaults London, based on Park Lane, has announced plans to boost its offering of military-grade safe boxes by more than 60 per cent.
The company operates from Stanhope House, a Grade II listed mansion in Mayfair, and specialises in high-security storage for clients who prefer their valuables kept well beyond arm’s reach.
Its vaults are used for everything from heirloom jewellery and luxury watches to bullion, handbags and niche collectibles. IBV also houses IBV Gold, a division dedicated to trading and storing London Market Bullion Association certified gold.
The decision to expand follows a staggering 121 per cent year-on-year rise in demand from clients wanting to safeguard smaller luxury items. According to the company, interest has been driven by a combination of factors: an uptick in street thefts involving watches and handbags, and strong demand for bullion storage amid soaring gold prices, which peaked at $4,381 per ounce in October 2025.
Collectors turn to military-grade storage
IBV Gold reports that more customers are choosing to store coins and bars as they appreciate in value.
To meet this growth, IBV says it will add more of its smallest A, B and C safe box units, the most sought-after sizes for jewellery, watches and compact collectables. It will also introduce a new HH+ category, measuring 925mm by 640mm by 490mm, designed to accommodate larger items such as suitcases, art pieces and oversized handbags.
Once installed, the company says these will be the largest private safe storage boxes available in London.
Every box is secured with biometric fingerprint and iris scanners, time-delay locking, ballistic glazing and 24/7 surveillance monitored by four separate security offices. Clients, who range from high-net-worth individuals to public-facing figures, receive complimentary insurance of up to £1 million, with the option to extend cover to £100 million.
While gold, art and watches remain staples, IBV notes an increase in less traditional items sheltered behind its reinforced doors, such as first-edition Pokémon cards and vintage comics.
A high grade copy of the first appearance of Superman in his own comic book, published in 1939, has sold at auction with Heritage Auctions for $9,120,000.
With the overall capacity set to rise to more than 900 boxes, the expansion reflects a broader trend: collectors are taking no chances with the valuables they prize most.
For more, visit IBV International Vaults London here.
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